Why precision, courage and curiosity are the engine of true innovation
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To the top of the world with precision and innovation
Three wins, seven participations – VACOM from Großlöbichau near Jena is one of the biggest success stories of the Innovation Award Thuringia. The high-tech company has been proving for years that precision, courage and curiosity are the driving force behind true innovation.
Technology made in Thuringia
By winning the Innovation Award Thuringia 2025 in the Industry & Materials category, VACOM is impressively continuing its success story. The family-owned company has developed a pioneering innovation in cleanroom and production technology that combines the highest standards of cleanliness with efficient production – a key topic for future industries such as semiconductor technology and quantum technology.
Success through cross-generational vision
VACOM’s innovative strength has a long tradition. For many years, the Jena-based founder shaped the course of the company and made it an internationally recognized specialist in vacuum technology.
Today, the next generation continues to run the company – with fresh impetus, but the same passion for precision and progress. In this way, VACOM shows how sustainable entrepreneurship works in the best sense of the word: with a spirit of innovation, knowledge transfer and a clear vision for the future.
A lighthouse for Thuringia
The success at the Innovation Award Thuringia 2025 once again underlines why VACOM is considered a pioneer. Not only is technology developed here – the future is created here. With its commitment and innovative spirit, the company shows that Thuringian ideas can set standards worldwide.
At a glance
- Current success: Winner of the Innovation Award Thuringia 2025(Industry & Materials)
- History: 7 participations, 3 victories (including 2020 and 2025)
- Core competence: High-purity vacuum technology for high-tech industries worldwide
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